Tag: Nike

An initial look at the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Brandon King

Teased by Vanessa Bryant earlier this year, this Air Force 1Low is reportedly inspired by Kobe Bryant’s sneaker free agency during the 2002-03 season. This very interesting time in sneaker history saw Bryant lace up footwear from, Nike, Jordan Brand, And 1 and Reebok, as he laid waste to would-be defenders, averaging 30.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest.  An initial image of the complete upper has emerged and what we can see is an Air Force 1 Low that sports a white leather upper adorned on the…

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PE Corner: Take a closer look at the “Murray State HOF” Nike Ja 2 PE 

Brandon King

If you read our article on Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant being inducted into the Hall of Fame of his alma mater, Murray State, then you saw these in the special package that Nike made in commemoration of the momentous occasion. They sport a double mesh upper with a claw scratch aesthetic seen on both levels of the mesh. A yellow-bordered Swoosh occupies the lateral side, while clay is seen on the mesh toe and tongue, atop which is perched a Ja logo. Wrapping the heel appears the text…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark records career high in new Kobe VI Protro PE’s

Brandon King

In the Indiana Fever’s highly anticipated game with the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark broke out a new Kobe VI Protro PE. In a performance that would have brought a smile to their namesake, dropped a career-high 31 points and dropped 12 dimes in the Fever’s 100-81 thumping of Chicago Sky Friday night.  Clark’s Kobe VI Protro sports light blue scales situated atop a similarly colored and white upper. Winter wizard Swooshes adorn the sides. White wraps the heel, and over top sits a university blue external heel counter.  Underneath resides…

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“Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One returning this Holiday season

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 2010, and making a return in 2017, the “Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One is slated to embark on its third retail voyage this holiday season.  Like in earlier iterations, it sports a metallic copper Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up via nubuck at the eye rows, and mesh at the tongue, collar, and rear heel. Copper shows up at the stripes on the pull tabs and tongue, as well as the One Cent logos on the tongue and rear heel, as well as the…

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“Black/Dusty Cactus” Nike Air 180 coming September 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air 180 sports a black textile foundational layer overlaid with suede of the same hue. Alabaster leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Dusty cactus shows up on the 180 branding on the tonguef as well as the embroidered “NIKE AIR” presentc at the rear heel.  Dusty cactus also shows up on the heel stability cup and insole, with alabaster taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a dusty cactus-accented black midsole and a translucent and solid rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Black/Dusty…

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“Persian Violet/Light Wild Mango” Nike Air Max Plus coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the fan-favorite Air Max Plus sports a mesh upper that transitions from the warmth of light wild mango to the cool hue of Persian violet. Pure platinum shows up at the cage that spans nearly the entirety of the upper as well as overlays present at the rear heel, sides, and bumper at the toe.  Violet-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while TN Air branding can be seen on the rear heel, tongue, and insole.  Underneath resides a midsole that features visible Nike Air…

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“Colorado Home” Nike DT Max 96 coming in September 

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike DT Max 96 is the perfect compliment for Buffaloes’ home gamers. They sport a black upper with vegas gold showing up in secondary role. The same vegas gold also shows up on the small Swooshes present on the midfoot strap and lateral forefoot, while white and black take care of the “AIR” and Swoosh, respectively, on the rear heel. Vegas Gold is seen on the branding on the tongue, while black stands in at the inner.  Underneath resides vegas gold and black midsole that features a visible…

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“Raiders” Nike Air Trainer SC now available

Brandon King

Just as with the Air Flight One and Penny Hardaway, The Air Trainer SC and Bo Jackson are synonymous with one another.  Like the player they are most commonly associated with, Bo Jackson, the Trainer SC is a versatile sneaker designed to withstand the rigors of multiple sports.  This raiders-inspired iteration of the classic silhouette sports a perforated white leather foundational layer overlaid with light smoke grey that flanks both sides of the foot and wraps the heel. Black shows up on the Swooshes on the lateral side and can…

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“Summit White/Pure Platinum” Nike Zoom Vomero V coming this fall

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Vomero V features a summit white mesh upper with leather and synthetic overlays. The sides are adorned with smoke grey bordered white Swooshes.  Smoke grey appears on the tongue and inner with white Swooshes embroidered on each rear heel.  Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole equipped with Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel as well as a BRS 1000 rubber outsole.  The “Summit White/Pure Platinum” Nike Zoom Vomero V is set to release this fall 2024 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They…

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“DMV” Nike Air Foamposite One postponed

Brandon King

The DMV has consistently shown love to the Air Foamposite and Nike is seemingly paying back that adulation with the release of this upcoming Air Foamposite One.  It sports a pink Foamposite upper paired with black via the mesh tongue, nubuck eye stays, and mesh collar. Pink shows up via the small forefoot Swoosh, as well as the One Cent logo that is present on the tongue and rear heel, coming in jeweled and embroidered varieties, respectively. The rear pull tab reads “DMV” and sports a small swoosh. The insoles…

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